The news item published on several news websites quoted sources to claim that PM Imran Khan chaired an informal meeting of some party leaders, where he expressed dissatisfaction over the economic policies of Asad Umar and criticised him for meeting with International Monetary Fund chief “without completing his homework”.

The PM’s spokesman not only termed the news “baseless” but added that Asad Umar is a senior party leader who is well aware of his responsibilities and the country’s economic situation.